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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.90, 30,218.55 and 10,296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.90, 30,218.55 and 10,296.10 is: 15,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.90 : 30,218.55 = 10,296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.90/30,218.55 = 10,296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.90x = 30,218.55 × 10,296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.90x = 311,133,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,133,212.66/20,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.74

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